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Posted on: 7 March 2014
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This is the first issue of a bi-monthly newsletter. This issue looks at techniques for implementing BIM into organisations and bust some common BIM myths. It also includes a news round-up and even a BIM crossword. Feedback is welcomed through the website or social media platforms.
Finland’s energy efficiency boom good for the climate, but trouble for cities
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The author of this blog argues that while green buildings are increasing in Finland, their developers seem to be unable to integrate concepts in environmental sustainability and urban livability. To illustrate his concerns, the author looked up some landmark initiatives for energy-efficient construction in the greater Helsinki area and photographed them.
English Heritage Research News
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This is the first digital edition of Research News by English Heritage. The aim of the e-magazine is to update readers with progress on a wide range of applied research projects being carried out to protect the conservation of England’s heritage to support the National Heritage Protection Plan. Articles in this issue include a history of the mosque in Britain, and heritage preservation during the regeneration of Blackpool.
Common Land Fact Sheets
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The Foundation for Common Land, a charity dedicated to the protection and management of commons, has launched a series of publications demonstrating that commons make a greater contribution to the environment than any other farmland in Britain. Ten Factsheets covering wildlife, archaeology, tourism, rare breeds, carbon storage, water supply, uplands, agriculture and water and flood management have been published.
The role of culture and leisure in improving health and wellbeing
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A new report has been produced on behalf of the National Leisure & Culture Forum which reports the vital role of culture and leisure in improving health and well-being at the local authority level in England.
ITB World Travel Trends Report 2013/2014
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The report covers the main trends in outbound travel demand for the first eight months of 2013 together with estimates for the full year and also contains initial forecasts for 2014. In addition, it focuses on various topics and market segments, including the role of technology and social media, the growing youth travel market, trends in the hospitality sector and the potential of Africa.2014. It predicts that travel from the advanced economies will grow somewhat more strongly than in the previous year while the travel boom from the developing countries could slacken to some degree.
IPK International
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IPK International is a tourism consulting company highly qualified in travel research and tourism marketing and tourism master plans and counts among the leading tourism consulting groups worldwide. With its World Travel Monitor and European Travel Monitor, IPK International has the world’s most comprehensive tourism database on European, Arabian, Asian, North and South American outbound travel behaviour.
Height and heritage: The unique challenges of building tall in historic cities
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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has published a report which covers the experience of the three-day “Height and Heritage” conference, held in London on 11-13 June 2013, including panels, presentations, social networking events and technical tours. The report is prefaced by relevant contextual data and reportage on the state of skyscrapers in Europe. Included in the volume are two DVDs, containing copies of all presentation materials, as well as video highlights of presentations, social networking events and technical tours. A preview of the report is available online while there is a charge for the full report.
Sustainable energy for whom? Governing pro-poor, low carbon pathways to development: Lessons from solar PV in Kenya
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This paper analyses the evolution of the Kenyan photovoltaics (PV) market. Considered by many to be an exemplar of private sector led development, the Kenyan PV market has witnessed the adoption of more than 300,000 solar home systems and over 100,000 solar portable lights. The notion of an entrepreneurially driven unsubsidised solar market has proved to be a powerful narrative amongst development actors who, paradoxically, have provided millions of dollars of funding to encourage the market’s development. This analysis gives important clues for designing climate and development policies, with implications for the governance of energy access pathways that are inclusive of poor and marginalised groups in low income countries.
EMBARQ
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EMBARQ’s mission is to catalyse and help implement sustainable transport solutions to improve quality of life in cities. Since 2002, the EMBARQ network has expanded to Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Turkey and the Andean Region, collaborating with local transport authorities to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces. The network employs more than 120 experts in fields ranging from architecture to air quality management; geography to journalism; and sociology to civil and transport engineering.
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